K-sun BEE3-EZ User manual

Operator’s Manual
© Copyright 2014. K-Sun® Corporation – www.ksun.com

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
K-Sun® Corporation
370 SMC Drive, PO Box 309
Somerset, WI 54025
Phone: [phone]
Product Name: K-Sun® LABELShop® BEE3®-EZ, BEE3®-EZ+
Model Number: K-Sun® LABELShop® BEE3®-EZ, BEE3®-EZ+
This device complies with part 15, subpart B Class B limits of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 To ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device the enclosed interface cable should be used. (If
Applicable)
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We hereby declare that the following our product conform with the essential health and safety requirement of the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Eco-design Directive 2009/125/EC and EU RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
Product Label Printer
Model LABELShop® BEE3 [BEE3®, BEE3®+,BEE3®-EZ, BEE3®-EZ+]
Manufacturer K-Sun® Corporation
370 SMC Drive PO Box 309 Somerset WI 54025, USA
The above product has been evaluated by the following European standard. The technical construction le (TCF) for
this product is retained at the above manufacturer’s location.
Low Voltage Directive
Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 60950-1 (2006) + A11(2009)+ A1(2010), A12(2011)
EN 62311 (2008)
EMC Directive
Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 55022 (2010), Class B
EN 55024 (2010)
EN 61000-3-2 (2006) +A1(2009) +A2(2009)
EN 61000-3-3 (2008)
Eco-design Directive
Directive 2009/125/EC
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1275/2008
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 278/2009
EU RoHS Directive
Directive 2011/65/EU
EN 50581 (2012)
Year of axation of the CE Marking : 2009

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the K-Sun® BEE3®-EZ or BEE3®-EZ+. This manual is set up for easy
use, starting with Printer Set up and Basic to Know Information. All Functions and keys are
explained in alphabetical order. Just follow the tabs on the side of the page for easy reference.
Read Safety Precautions for all CAUTION and WARNING notices which must be observed to
use your printer safely.
Table of Contents:
Printer Set-Up 4
Basic To Know 5
Arrow Keys 6
Bar Code 7
Batteries 8
Cable/Flag 9
Cleaning and Storing 10
Condition 11
Display Screen 12
Euro Latin 13
Feed/Feed Cut 14
File 14
Font 15
Frame and Table 16
Frame 17
Joining Lines or
Moving Text 18
Layout 18
Length 19
Mode 19
Paragraphs/Columns 20
Preview 21
Print 21
Reset Printer/
Restoring Factory Defaults 22
Safety Precautions 23-24
Sequencing 25
Shrink Tube 25
Symbols 26-29
Text Size 30
Troubleshooting 31-32
Vertical Printing 33
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1. Tighten the ribbon.
2. Open the cover
3. Insert the cartridge.
a. Insert the cartridge with its label side up.
b. Straighten the tape end.
c. Push the tape end through the tape guide
4. Close the cover.
Note: How to remove the tape cartridge
To remove, place your ngers on the tabs provided on both sides of the
cartridge as shown in the gure, lift the tabs straight up to pull out the
cartridge.
Printer Set-Up
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3a
b
c
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5. Connect the adapter to the printer. Connect the cord to
the adapter then plug into the wall outlet. USE ONLY
ADAPTER MARKED K-Sun® APT0615Y1-1
6. Turn on printer.
7. Feed and cut the tape to clear slack in
ribbon and tape. Press Shift and the
Print/FeedCut key. Display will say
“Feed & Cut.”Press Return and tape
will feed and cut.
Note: For supplies that require manual cutting (using scissors), Use the down Arrow key at Feed
& Cut. Your screen will say “Feed.” Press Return and tape will feed.
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Printer Set-Up
Feed/Cut
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Basic to Know
Text you enter remains even after turning the power o.
For functions printed in ORANGE, Press the key below the orange text with the
ORANGE Shift key.
To delete all the text or reset the printer*
1. Hold down the Shift Key and press Esc/Bs Key. +
2. Screen will say Delete ALL. Press Return.
3. Display dims, all text is deleted and printer is ready for entering text.
*Delete All does not clear the following: Files, Set Values in Condition, Euro Latin & Symbol setting preferences.
Tape Size & Maximum Number of Lines
Tape
Size Tape
Inches
Size Tape
mm
Maximum
Number of
Lines
204 1/6” 4mm 1
206 1/4” 6mm 2
209 3/8” 9mm 3
212 1/2” 12mm 4
218 3/4” 18mm 4
The maximum character size printable on ½”and ¾”width tape (212 and 218 sizes) is the same.
POWER SAVER ON & OFF
Note: Your printer will Auto Power O after 5 minutes with no use, text will be retained after restart.
Basic to Know
Shift Esc/BS

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Arrow Keys
 Moves cursor right. Continue to hold key down to move cursor quickly through text.
May be used to navigate through menu choices with other keys.
 Moves cursor left. Continue to hold key down to move cursor quickly through text.
Moves cursor up. Continue to hold key down to move cursor quickly up.
 Moves cursor down. Continue to hold key down to move cursor quickly down.
Shift + Moves cursor to beginning of line. Each time keys are pressed cursor will jump to
next line up.
Shift + Moves cursor to end of line. Each time keys are pressed cursor will jump to next
line – end of line.
Shift +Moves the cursor to beginning of paragraph (column). Each time keys are pressed
the cursor jumps to beginning of previous paragraph.
Shift +Moves the cursor to end of paragraph(column). Each time keys are pressed the
cursor jumps to end of next paragraph.
Arrows

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The BEE3®-EZ and BEE3®-EZ+ create 8 dierent bar codes:
CODE 128, CODE 39, ITF, CODABAR, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13
Choose Shift + Symbol B (Sym.B)/Barcode
The default Bar Code is Code 39. To choose a dierent barcode Arrow down. Return.
All Bar Codes have a width (full width) choice. (Medium is the default.)
Arrow Down to scroll through the choices of Small, Medium, Large.
For Bar Codes Code 39, ITF, and Codabar choose a ratio setting (between narrow to bold
bars) and turn on or o the Check Digit. These options are not available with the other bar
code formats.
When you choose to have Check Digit on, the bar code has automatic Check Digit. You will see
in the display screen C/D.
At the | begin entering the bar code. The number or letters
will be displayed. The total of digits or letters depends on the
type of bar code. The check digit is automatically displayed in
the shaded eld in the right upper corner of the display.
Press Return.
The display will show a bar code image indicating that a bar
code has been created.
Press Preview. Press Print.
Remember to test all bar codes for scanner readability before applying to object. It is
recommended that you use a tape with a white background and black characters as they are
easily read by bar code readers. If trouble persists reading bar code, then adjust width or ratio and
try again.
Bar Codes can be added to Frames p. 17 or Tables p. 16.
ITF and Codabar allow 1-19 digits. ITF bar codes only support even digit numbers. When entering
even digit numbers with Check Digit set to “ON” or when inputting odd digit numbers with Check
Digit “OFF,” the space code “0” is automatically input in the rst row. The Check Digit of UPC-E is not
displayed on the bar code number input screen or in the bar code number. Codabar cannot be read
by the bar code reader unless one of the A,B,C,D are input at the beginning and end of the code.
Bar Code
CODE 39 C/D▒
[*|*]
Bar Code

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Batteries
The BEE3®-EZ and BEE3®-EZ+ uses 6 AA alkaline batteries. Do not use other types of AA
batteries with the printer. Follow Warnings and Cautions found on p. 23 regarding the use
of batteries with the printer.
NOTE: Printing long labels, wider tape may cause the device to display “CHANGE BATTERIES”
even if new batteries are installed. This is normal. New AA alkaline batteries will supply enough
power for the device to print one tape cartridge at room temperature. However, operating the
printer in colder temperatures will shorten the life span of the batteries.
Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulation.
Do not store your printer for long periods of time with batteries. Remove the batteries from
the device to avoid possible leakage.
If you have stored files, change batteries within four minutes or you may lose text data
or settings.
Remove the battery cover using the release tab.
Insert 6 AA alkaline batteries with the correct
polarity as shown.
Close the battery cover. Adjust the two tabs to the
holes of the main unit and close the battery cover
rmly until it clicks.
Batteries

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Cable/Flag
Press Shift + Cable/Flag Key
Screen shows Cable.
Arrow Down for Flag Vertical. (Flag:Vert)
Arrow Down for Flag Horizontal. (Flag: Hori)
Cable Example:
1. Set Length 2.0”through 5.0”or OFF.
2. Length is the full length of the label. Base the length on the circumference of object you
are placing the label on. Up to four lines of text are available.
3. Enter up to 4 lines with 4 numbers or letters. See Double Figure p. 28 for entering up to
8 digits.
4. Enter up to 4 lines. Print.
Flag Vertical Example:
1. Set Length 1.0”to 5.0”or OFF.
2. Length is the full length of the label. A line will print in half to help guide in placing label
for agging. Base the length on the circumference of wire plus length of ag needed to
extend past wire.
3. Enter up to 4 numbers or letters per line. See Double Figure p. 28 for entering up to
8 digits.
4. Enter up to 2 lines. Text will automatically repeat on second section of label.
Flag Horizontal Example:
1. Set Length 2.0”to 5.0”or OFF.
2. Length is the full length of the label. A line will print in half to help guide in placing label
for agging. Base the length on the circumference of wire plus length of ag needed to
extend past wire.
3. Enter up to 4 numbers or letters per line. See Double Figure p. 28 for entering up
to 8 digits.
4. Enter up to 4 lines. Text will automatically repeat on second section of label.
5. Approximately 40 characters/numbers can be entered and will then be repeated on
second section of label.
Note: To delete “all” when using Cable and Flag features continue to press the backspace key
through the menu and back to line 1.
Note: You cannot save Cable/Flag labels using the File function.
1234 1234 1234 1234
Cable/Flag
Shift
Cable/Flag

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Cleaning and Storing Printer
Exterior
The exterior of your printer can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. If the exterior is extremely
dirty, use a damp cloth to clean. Remember to unplug the adapter and do not use spray
cleaners on the printer. Do not use chemical cleaners, agents or solvents such as benzene,
thinner or alcohol.
Print Head
Clean the print head if you see a faint clear line in text or printing becomes faint. Rub
the print head with a cotton swab moistened with medical alcohol (ethanol). Clean the
print head, rollers and inside case to remove dirt, dust or any pieces of adhesive.
Storing your printer.
Your printer is equipped with foot pads so printer can stand upright.
You can use the handle to store on a hook.
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Condition
Allows the user to specify display units, display language, display and print density as well
as turning auto cut on or o. Also can set printer for universal settings for consistent use.
Press Shift + Preview/Condition Key
For Display Units: To change default from inch to cm.
Return at screen display inch:cm.
Arrow down to cm. Return. Unit is now set to cm.
For Display Language: To change default display language from English to Spanish.
1. Arrow Down to Prompt. Return. English is highlighted.
2. Arrow down to Spanish. Return. Unit is now set to display all prompts in Spanish.
For Display Density: Default is 0. “+” selection darkens text in screen while“–“ selection
lightens text in screen.
1. Arrow Down to DspDensity. Return.
2. Use arrows up or down +5,+4,+3,+2, +1, 0 (default), -1,-2,-3,-4,-5
3. Select setting and Return. Display Density has been adjusted.
For Printing Density: Default is 0. “+”selection darkens printing while“–“ selection lightens printing.
1. Arrow Down to PrnDensity. Return.
2. Use arrows up or down +3,+2,+1, 0 (default), -1,-2,-3
3. Select setting and Return. Printing Density has been adjusted.
For Auto Cut – On or O. Default is On.
1. Arrow Down to Auto Cut. Return.
2. Arrow Down to O. Return. Auto Cut is now O.
(note hash mark on screen display at CUT is now gone).
The BEE3®-EZ and BEE3®-EZ + can be set to have specic or universal settings. This is useful
if the printer is used for the same task or for consistency among many users. You cannot set
Condition settings if you have text in the display. Clear all Text rst, see p. 5.
Arrow down to Settings. Return.
Universal settings are available for:
Length p.19 Lines p. 30 Vertical p. 33
Layout p. 18 Frame p.17 Font p. 15
Decorate p.19 Space p.19
Condition
Condition
Shift

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Display Screen
1 Indicates line
Indicates another text mode change such as decorate. See p. 19.
Cursor: A vertical line“|” indicates where to enter text.
Font: The hash mark under the font indicates the default font. See p. 15.
Cut: The hash mark is on when Auto Cut is set to On. See p. 11.
Length: The hash mark is on when Length has been specied. See p. 19.
Vertical: The hash mark is on when Vertical has been specied. See p. 33.
Decorate: The hash mark is on when Decorate choices have been specied. See p. 19.
Text Size Indicator. See p. 30.
Euro Latin Indicator: The hash mark is on when a character replaceable with an
European or Latin character is entered. See p. 13.
Caps Lock Indicator: The hash mark is on when the Shift + Caps Lock is pressed and
caps lock is on.
Maximum number of characters displayed 12 (6 per line). If you enter characters beyond 6
use the cursor or preview button to check the entire text.
Total number of characters that can be entered is approximately 90. When over the limit, the
memory full icon appears. []
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3
4
Cut
Length
Vertical
Decorate
56 7 8 9
1
2
3
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
1110
Euro
Latin
Display Screen

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Euro Latin
Entering a European or Latin character is easy. Choose letter (either capital or lower case)
that is similar and then press the Euro Latin key.
Arrow right to see all the choices.
Select by pressing the Return key. Euro-Latin character displays on screen.
Example: Televisión
1. Type Televisi
2. Type o and press Euro Latin Key.
3. Right arrow to ó and Press Return.
4. Type n
When selecting a character again, character memory will occur. For example above if you
type o again and press Euro Latin key you will automatically be at ó on the line. You will not
have to arrow right to see all the choices.
Euro Latin characters are available in upper and lower case. For Choosing Ó you would need
to press Shift + O and then Euro Latin Key. Right arrow to the Ó and return to select.
Euro Latin
Euro
Latin

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File
The File function allows you to store up to 4 les that can be called up, changed or printed
as needed. The File function allows you to save the text format, style and mode settings of the
label. Because les are saved in the memory of your printer, your printer should have batteries.
Note: If you use more than four minutes to replace batteries you may lose saved les.
The File menu consists of three parts: Store, Recall, Delete
To Save/Store a File
1. Create Label
2. Press Shift + File.
3. Screen display says Store. Return.
4. Screen display says Store File 1. Return.
5. Screen display shows Store 1 and rst line of le to be stored. Return.
6. Screen says“Execute 1”and returns to label.
(At this point you can clear and create another label.)
To Recall a File
1. Press Shift + File. Screen display says Store. Arrow down to Recall. Return.
2. Screen display will say Recall? and show label 1 and rst line of label. If this is the label
you want to recall, Return. (If you have more than 1 label stored use the right or left arrow
keys to scroll through the stored labels. Return at the label you need.)
3. Screen display now says Recall? 1 and the rst line of the label is highlighted. Return.
4. Screen says“Execute 1”and recalls label to screen.
5. Print label or change label as needed.
To Delete a File
1. Press Shift + File. Screen display says Store. Arrow down to Delete. Return.
2. Screen display will say Delete? and show label 1 and rst line of label. If this is the label
you want to delete, Return. (If you have more than 1 label stored use the right or left arrow
keys to scroll thru the stored labels. Return at the label you want to delete.)
3. Screen display now says“Delete? 1”and the rst line of the label is highlighted. Return.
4. Screen veries again“Delete? 1.” If this is what you want to do, Return. If this is not
what you want to do, press the Esc/Bs key until you reach the selection screen again.
If there is no available space to save the le an error message reading“Memory Full” will
be displayed.
Feed Cut
File
Feed Cut /Feed Only
Feed Cut
Feed Cut
Press Shift with Print/Feed Cut key. Return. Tape Feeds .07" and then cuts.
Feed Only
Press Shift with Print Key and arrow down to Feed. Return.
Use Feed Cut or Feed Only when putting in a new cartridge to take up the slack in the ribbon
and/or the tape and prevent cartridge function issues.
Use Feed Only when using tape supplies or shrink tube supplies that need to be manually
fed or cut with scissors.
File

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Font
Your printer has 14 fonts available using the font key. As you toggle through the fonts, a
small preview of the font is available on the right hand side of the screen.
Use the preview key to review before printing.
When using the Script PL font, upper and lower case letters are recommended.
See p. 19 Mode/Space on how to set the letters closer together.
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Frame and Table
Use Frames or Tables for emphasis
1. Press Shift and Size/Style key.
2. Arrow down to Frame.Return.
3. Default is OFF.
4. For Table -Arrow Down to Table. Return. For Frame-Arrow Down to Frame. Return.
TABLE
There are four table formats:
Note : While these formats show in the right hand section, three lines you can have 1, 2 or 3 lines.
The formats show where the “lines” in the table will print.
To use these table formats you will need to understand how to create paragraphs/columns
on the label, see p. 20.
1. Choose table format. Return.
2. Now choose numbers of lines on your table. When selecting lines 1, 2, and 3 you will
have a choice regarding formats, see p. 30.
3. Choose your line format. Return.
4. Screen displays End? Return.
5. Screen displays Area, Label. Return.
Create your label using the paragraph/column function, see p. 20. Use Preview to
review before printing. You can create the label using the paragraph function and then
add TABLE formatting. Either method requires user to have some expectation of result
before designing label.
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Frame and Table List
Table
Frame
01 02 03 04
01 16 31 46 61
02 17 32 47 62
03 18 33 48 63
04 19 34 49 64
05 20 35 50 65
06 21 36 51 66
07 22 37 52 67
08 23 38 53 68
09 24 39 54 69
10 25 40 55 70
11 26 41 56 71
12 27 42 57 72
13 28 43 58 73
14 29 44 59 74
15 30 45 60 75
 Frame images in the "Frame and Symbol List" may slightly differ from actual printout.
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Frame
Inserts Frame around the text. See here for frame reference or
scroll through Frame choices for desired Frame.
1. Press Shift and Size/Style key. Arrow down to Frame. Return.
2. Default is OFF.
3. For Frame-Arrow Down to Frame.
4. Frame will be ashing. Return.
5. Frame 01 will appear. For other Frame choices Arrow Down.
Note if you arrow up you will be at the last Frame choice.
6. Choose Frame. Return.
7. Now choose numbers of lines on your table. When selecting
lines 1, 2, and 3 you will have choice regarding formats. See p. 30.
8. Choose your line format. Return.
9. Screen will say End? Return.
10. Screen will say Area, Label. Return.
11. Use Preview to review before printing.
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Frame and Table List
Tab le
Frame
01 02 03 04
01 16 31 46 61
02 17 32 47 62
03 18 33 48 63
04 19 34 49 64
05 20 35 50 65
06 21 36 51 66
07 22 37 52 67
08 23 38 53 68
09 24 39 54 69
10 25 40 55 70
11 26 41 56 71
12 27 42 57 72
13 28 43 58 73
14 29 44 59 74
15 30 45 60 75
 Frame images in the "Frame and Symbol List" may slightly differ from actual printout.
FRAME OPTIONS
Frame

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Joining Lines or Moving Text
When entering lines of text you can adjust the text and line placement by placing the cursor
in the correct spot and using the Esc/Bs key or Return key.
The cursor is a ashing straight line |.
The Esc/Bs key is on upper right side of keyboard.
The Return key is on lower right side of keyboard.
Try this:
1. Type in“Room 1 Class A”
2. To put Class A on the second line move cursor after“1”, Return.
Label will now read: Room 1
Class A
Type Line 1 Room 1
Type Line 2 Class A
Type Line 3 Reading
To put Reading on line with Class A, position cursor after “A”
Press Esc/Bs key.
Label will now read: Room 1
Class A Reading
Layout
1. Press Shift + Size/Style key.
2. Arrow down to Layout. Return.
3. Arrow down to see choices: Left, Center, Right
4. Highlight and Return.
5. Arrow Down to End? Return.
6. Screen will say Area Label. Return.
7. Text will be Left Justied, Centered or Right Justied on label.
Joining Lines or Moving Text
Joining Lines or Moving Text
Return
Esc/BS
Layout

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Specify the length of the label. Default is OFF.
1. Press the Length Key. Arrow down to choose a set length of 1”– 15“.
2. Arrow up to choose formats with set length: Binder, CD Case, 3.5FD, VHS, 8mm Video,
Mini DV, Cassette (Recommended Tape Width Table below)
3. Choose Text formatting: Left, Center, Right
If text does not t on set length, a message will display “Text Long!”.
Reduce text size or increase length.
Length
Use Mode to adjust font style for additional eects.
1. Press Shift + Font/Mode Key.
2. Choose Decorate. Return.
3. Arrow Down to Select. Return (you can only choose one
Decorate Function)
4. Choose Space. Return
5. Arrow Down to Select Normal or None
Choose None when working with Script and CB fonts. None is also
eective when working with Decorate-Italic.
Length
Mode
Normal, Outline, Shadow, S+O (Shadow + Outline), Bold, Italic
Mode

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Paragraphs/Columns
Paragraph/Column feature allows you to change the number of lines within blocks of text
or add a symbol the full size of the label and multiple lines. Each label can have a maximum
of two paragraphs/columns.
Example One: Symbol with text
1. Press Symbol B (Sym B) key. Arrow down to Work. Return. Arrow right to phone icon.
Return.
2. Press Shift and Return (Column) Screen should show [1].
3. Type Main Oce x 210. Return.
4. Type Maintenance x 208. Return.
5. Type Library x 214. Press Preview. Print.
Example Two: Two paragraphs of text
1. Type line one: Oce. Return.
2. Type line two: Extensions.
3. Press Shift and Return (Column) Screen will show [1].
4. Type Room 1 x 101. Return.
5. Type Room 2 x 102. Return.
6. Type Room 3 x 103. Do Not Return. Press Preview. Print.
Note: When a text is divided into paragraphs the text size is “equal” regardless of setting.
Formatting of text may be limited.
To Delete a Paragraph:
1. Hold down the Shift Key and press the Esc/Bs Key.
2. Delete appears.
3. Arrow Down to Paragraph. Return. Paragraph is Deleted
Paragraphs/Columns
Main Oce x 210
Maintenance x 208
Library x 214

Oce
Extensions
Room 1 x 101
Room 2 x 102
Room 3 x 103